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New membrane technology has been developed that allows for more efficient removal of carbon dioxide from mixed gases, such as emissions from power plants.Scientists have developed a new membrane technology that allows for more efficient removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from mixed gases, such as power plant emissions.“To demonstrate the capability of our new membranes, we looked at mixtures of CO2 and nitrogen, because CO2/nitrogen dioxide mixtures are particularly relevant in the context of reducing greenhouse gas…

It was back in 2014 that we first heard about the Chairless Chair, a lower-body exoskeleton that doesn't impede walking, but that also supports the wearer when they go into a sitting position. Well, there's now a lighter, comfier model.Appropriately named the Chairless Chair 2.0, the recently announced device is manufactured by German company noonee. The idea behind it is still the same, in that workers who have to stand for long periods of time – but who don't want to carry a stool or folding chair with them everywhere…

According to new research findings, reducing the amount of protein in the diet produces an array of favorable health outcomes, including an extension of lifespan, and these effects depend on a liver-derived metabolic hormone called Fibroblast Growth Factor 21.A Single Hormone Directs Body’s Responses to Low-Protein Diet.Mice live longer and lose weight while eating more when the hormone FGF21 is present.A single hormone appears to be responsible for the lifespan extension produced by a low-protein diet.A new study from…

Aerial views in Florida before and after Hurricane Michael. Credit: NOAA Safe and uninterrupted road travel is crucial in the aftermath of storms so that people can access medical treatment, downed power lines can be removed and communities can begin a return to normalcy. …

Google is introducing several new features that will help game and app developers to engage and grow their audience while further improving privacy and security. At this year’s Google I/O conference, the Google Play team is focusing on new initiatives to create an even safer app ecosystem for users and developers alike while also adding new tools for developers. These include new custom store listing options, increased flexibility in pricing models for in-app subscriptions, and more. The Google Play team outlined…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New research from Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas demonstrates that professional development with a focus on neuroscience equips teachers with the tools and confidence to reduce learning gaps in eighth grade students, as measured by State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) performance.…

This image from the portal shows storms (in red) across West Africa on the evening of 27 April 2022. Credit: Mapbox / OpenStreetMap / 2022 EUMETSAT An online portal developed by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) will enable forecasters in West Africa to provide communities with earlier and more reliable warnings about large storms.…

PC gamers who are lucky enough to have gotten their hands on the Steam Deck amid the ongoing supply chain shortages will be happy to learn that Valve has updated it to improve its battery life, retool performance, and add a lock screen. The company says that thanks to the latest update, which went live on Monday, the Steam Deck won’t deplete its battery if it’s idle or not being used for long periods of time. The average battery life for the portable system runs between two to eight hours, but program it with the…